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KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture Internships 2025

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KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture Internships 2025

Are you a recent graduate in agriculture looking for hands-on experience and career growth? The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture and Rural Development offers a fantastic opportunity for unemployed agricultural graduates to gain practical exposure and mentorship through their two-year Graduate Internship Program. Successful candidates will work with leading enterprises in agriculture across KwaZulu-Natal, gaining structured on-the-job training.

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List of KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture Internships

1. Impilwenye Trading & Projects Pty

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/01
  • No. of Graduates: 2
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma in Animal Production
  • Placement Municipality: Emadlangeni
  • Placement District: Amajuba

2. Ziyabua General Trading

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/02
  • No. of Graduates: 2
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
  • Placement Municipality: Dannhauser
  • Placement District: Amajuba

3. Dalobase Farms (Pty) LTD

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/03
  • No. of Graduates: 2
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma in Animal Production
  • Placement Municipality: Newcastle
  • Placement District: Amajuba

4. Dol Rietspruit Farm

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/04
  • No. of Graduates: 2
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
  • Placement Municipality: Newcastle
  • Placement District: Amajuba

5. PT Nzama Trust Agricultural Service

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/05
  • No. of Graduates: 2
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
  • Placement Municipality: eThekwini
  • Placement District: eThekwini

6. Vuka Supply Farm

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/06
  • No. of Graduates: 2
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
  • Placement Municipality: eThekwini
  • Placement District: eThekwini

7. Fuze Business Initiative

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/07
  • No. of Graduates: 2
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Livestock
  • Placement Municipality: eThekwini
  • Placement District: eThekwini

8. Siphesihle Farming & Processing

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/08
  • No. of Graduates: 2
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
  • Placement Municipality: eThekwini
  • Placement District: eThekwini

9. Liv-Business (PTY) LTD

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/09
  • No. of Graduates: 1
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Animal Production
  • Placement Municipality: eThekwini
  • Placement District: eThekwini

10. Qalani Investment

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/10
  • No. of Graduates: 1
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma in Animal Production
  • Placement Municipality: eThekwini
  • Placement District: eThekwini

11. Summerhill Farm 2

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/11
  • No. of Graduates: 3
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Animal Production/Crop
  • Placement Municipality: Dr. Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma
  • Placement District: Harry Gwala

12. S&J Dairies

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/12
  • No. of Graduates: 3
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Animal Production
  • Placement Municipality: Greater Kokstad
  • Placement District: Harry Gwala

13. Mbheleje Enterprises

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/13
  • No. of Graduates: 5
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
  • Placement Municipality: uBuhlebezwe
  • Placement District: Harry Gwala

14. Amatsitshe Ogobo

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/14
  • No. of Graduates: 2
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Animal Production
  • Placement Municipality: KwaDukuza
  • Placement District: iLembe

15. Gumede and Family

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/15
  • No. of Graduates: 1
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
  • Placement Municipality: Mandeni
  • Placement District: iLembe

16. Khanyakhude Estate

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/17
  • No. of Graduates: 2
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
  • Placement Municipality: Mandeni
  • Placement District: iLembe

17. Horizon Beef Trading

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/49
  • No. of Graduates: 2
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
  • Placement Municipality: Jozini
  • Placement District: uMkhanyakude

18. Big Cedar

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/22
  • No. of Graduates: 1
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
  • Placement Municipality: uMfolozi
  • Placement District: King Cetshwayo

19. Phangela Trading & Stock Enterprise

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/51
  • No. of Graduates: 2
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma/BSc in Animal Science or Animal Health
  • Placement Municipality: Big Five False Bay
  • Placement District: uMkhanyakude

20. Muden Citrus (PTY) LTD

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/68
  • No. of Graduates: 2
  • Qualification Required: BSc Agric (Hons)/MSc Agric/N Diploma in Crop
  • Placement Municipality: Umvoti
  • Placement District: uMzinyathi

21. Esidlekeni Poultry Farm

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/66
  • No. of Graduates: 1
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma in Animal Production
  • Placement Municipality: Msinga
  • Placement District: uMzinyathi

22. TM Farms

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/69
  • No. of Graduates: 1
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Plant Production
  • Placement Municipality: Umvoti
  • Placement District: uMzinyathi

23. Edgeford Gold

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/42
  • No. of Graduates: 1
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma/Degree in Crop/Livestock
  • Placement Municipality: Impendle
  • Placement District: uMgungundlovu

24. Nqobisa

  • Reference No: DARD/25/04/54
  • No. of Graduates: 1
  • Qualification Required: N Diploma in Animal Production
  • Placement Municipality: Alfred Duma
  • Placement District: uThukela

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General Application Guidelines

  1. Eligibility Requirements:
    • Applicants must be unemployed South African graduates with recognized diplomas or degrees in agriculture.
    • Must demonstrate a clear interest in agriculture and entrepreneurial potential.
  2. Required Documents:
    • Completed Form Z83.
    • Detailed Curriculum Vitae.
    • Certified copies of:
      • Identity Document
      • Academic Qualifications
      • Academic Records
  3. Submission Details:
    • Applications must be submitted physically to the district offices as listed above.
    • No emailed or faxed applications will be considered.
    • Ensure all documents are certified and verified.

Here are the postal and physical addresses for each district listed in the document:

Districts and Addresses

Harry Gwala

  • Postal Address: P/Bag X504, Ixopo, 3276
  • Physical Address: FNB Building, No. 17 Margaret Street, Ixopo, 3276
  • Contact Person: Mrs. A.N.T. Ndlovu (Agricultural Advisor)

Amajuba

  • Postal Address: P.O. Box 170, Newcastle, 2940
  • Physical Address: No. 1 Vlam Single Crescent Office Park, Newcastle, 2940
  • Contact Person: Mr. S.W. Tshabalala (Agricultural Economist)

iLembe

  • Postal Address: Private Bag X10691, KwaDukuza, 4450
  • Physical Address: Corner of Link and R102, Albert House, KwaDukuza, 4450
  • Contact Person: Mr. M.E. Nxele (Section Head Specialist and Advisory)

uMkhanyakude

  • Postal Address: P/Bag X9008, Mtubatuba, 3935
  • Physical Address: Hibiscus Avenue (Back of Shoprite), Mtubatuba, 3935
  • Contact Person: Mr. P.G. Shiba (Senior Economist)

King Cetshwayo

  • Physical Address: Lot 11634, Velden Vlei, Richards Bay (Opposite uMhlathuze Sports Ground)
  • Contact Person: Ms. M. Zulu (Agricultural Advisor) and Ms. L. Nzuza (Agricultural Scientist)

Zululand

  • Postal Address: P.O. Box 100, Ulundi, 3838
  • Physical Address: King Dinizulu Highway Old, Legislature Building, 1st Floor, Zone 3
  • Contact Person: Ms. S. Thungo (Agricultural Scientist)

uMzinyathi

  • Postal Address: P.O. Box 125, Dundee, 3000
  • Physical Address: 26 Beacons Field, Dundee, 3000
  • Contact Person: Ms. N. Shabane (Agricultural Economist)

Ugu

  • Postal Address: P/Bag X885, Port Shepstone, 4240
  • Physical Address: 1 Nelson Mandela Drive, Old Laxley House, Port Shepstone, 4240
  • Contact Person: Mr. W.P. Hadebe (Agricultural Advisor)

uThukela

  • Postal Address: P/Bag X10042, Ladysmith, 3370
  • Physical Address: 23 Murchison Street, Next to Wimpy & Engine Garage, Ladysmith, 3370
  • Contact Person: Mrs. N.M. Sithole (Office Manager) and Ms. B.A.N. Mokoena (Agricultural Advisor)

uMgungundlovu

  • Postal Address: P/Bag X9058, Pietermaritzburg, 3200
  • Physical Address: Allerton Office, 458 Townbush Road, Cascades, 3202
  • Contact Person: Mr. S.S. Nzama (Animal Scientist)

eThekwini Metro

  • Postal Address: P/Bag X54321, Durban, 4000
  • Physical Address: 40 Dr. A.B. Xuma Street (Commercial City Building), 18th Floor, Office No. 16, Durban, 4000

These addresses are critical for applicants to submit their documents to the relevant district offices for the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Agriculture Internships program.

Closing Date: 30 December 2024

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